I Think She’s Hot

If I wanted to meet someone beautiful,
right away, I’d think
she’s hot.
If I wanted to meet someone sensual,
right away, I’d think
she’s hot.
If I wanted to meet someone spiritual,
right away, I’d think
she’s hot.
If I wanted to meet the girl of my dreams,
right away, I’d think
she’s hot.

But I find I’ve met a wife
and a mom ~
Occupied. Absorbed. Concerned.
Taking care of her child,
of her home and her guy;
testing skills so ardently learned.
Twice a week she serves as
a hospice nurse. Strange to think,
then maybe not. For the love she
conveys in all that she does
ever melts.
I think she’s hot.

About the author

Anthony C. Hayes is an actor, author, raconteur, rapscallion and bon vivant. A former reporter at the Washington Herald, and Voice of Baltimore, Tony's poetry, photography, humor, and prose have also been featured in Smile, Hon, You're in Baltimore!, SmartCEO, Magic Octopus Magazine, Destination Maryland, Los Angeles Post-Examiner, Alvarez Fiction, and Tales of Blood and Roses. Contact the author.